Carlinville Council discuss TIF projects at May 4 meeting
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter Correspondence Carlinville Elks Lodge #1412 is requesting the use of the town square for the Elk’s Flag Day Ceremony. The Carlinville Municipal Band will also be present for the Ceremony. The Flag Day observance will take place Sunday June 14 at 7:00 p.m. Jeremiah Goltz with the…
Read MoreCarlinville High School 2nd annual Spring Carnival and Clash of the Classes
Carlinville schools have long demonstrated how students can be supported in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to sustain a strong democracy. From the primary grades through high school, the district has built a culture in which civic learning is embraced as a central part of the educational experience. In addition, we…
Read MoreInteract Club Students planted flowers
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Carlinville High School Interact Club received a grant from Rotary District 6460 for $200 to carry out a service project in their community. The Carlinville Rotary Club matched the amount. For their community project, the CHS Interact Club planted flowers at the library on April 26.…
Read More3rd annual Seth Egelhoff Memorial Turkey Hunt
By RUTH GILL Enquirer~Democrat Reporter The Campground House, owned by Randall and Danita Suhling located outside of Carlinville, had the honor to once again host the Seth Egelhoff Memorial Turkey Hunt on Saturday April 25. It was a huge success with 10 veterans who were able to shoot a turkey each. Seth Egelhoff…
Read MoreEthel B. Shelton
Ethel B. Shelton, 92, of Medora, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 1, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1934, the daughter of Austin and Eleanor (Halliday) Jaynes. On June 14, 1953, she married William “Bill” Shelton in Shipman. He preceded her in death in 2006. Ethel was…
Read MoreThomas William Nelson
Thomas William Nelson, 65, of Carlinville, passed away Friday morning, May 1, 2026, at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Born February 5, 1961, in Alton, Illinois, to Robert and Dorothy (Stanka) Nelson. Tom graduated from Carlinville High School in 1980. He spent most of his life working the family…
Read MoreJerry Joe Gwillim
Jerry Joe Gwillim, 80, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born in Carlinville, on Sunday, December 9, 1945, to the late George W. Gwillim and Ruby Mae (Chism) Gwillim. Jerry was united in marriage to Joyce A. Gwillim, on October 15, 1977, in Staunton, Illinois. They shared 48 years…
Read MoreCarlinville softball wins against the Vandals
The Cavies dropped a nonconference game against Gillespie on April 29. Hallie Gibson and Molly Carriker each tallied a hit for the Cavies. Gibson is charged with the loss and Molly Carriker pitched 2.2 innings in relief. The Cavies battled hard but fell to Staunton 9-3 on April 30. Lexi Fenton went 2…
Read MoreJokisch-Grandone Track & Field Invitational Results
The Carlinville Boys finished second to Jersey Community and the Carlinville Girls placed fifth at the Jokisch-Grandone Track & Field Invitational Friday at Cavalier Field. Jersey topped the boys’ standings with 89 points with Carlinville finishing with 70 points. Jersey Community also won the girls’ meet with 93 points and the overall standings…
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